Luis Valbuena | Second Baseman

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Astros acquired INF Luis Valbuena and LHP Dan Straily from the Cubs for OF Dexter Fowler.

Valbuena's exit helps pave the way for the emergence of Cubs' super-prospect Kris Bryant at some point later this season. Given that the Astros infield is already set with Matt Dominguez, Jose Altuve and Jed Lowrie, it looks like Valbuena will be serving a bench-utility role. In 2014, he slashed .249/.341/.435. While Valbuena did hit 16 home runs and 33 doubles last season, both numbers were career highs and with a career slugging percentage of .374, Valbuena doesn't warrant much fantasy consideration. Jan 19 - 11:19 AM

Cubs and INF Luis Valbuena avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $4.2 million contract.

Valbuena had a nice year for the Cubs in 2014, batting .249/.341/.435 with 16 homers. He'll open the year as the starter at third base but is just keeping the seat warm for Kris Bryant. Jan 16 - 3:07 PM

Luis Valbuena went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored in Sunday's loss to the Dodgers.

Valbuena has been hitting well of late, as he's 8-for-19 with two doubles, three RBI and five runs scored over his past five games. Valbuena is hitting .252/.338/.443 with 51 RBI and 66 runs scored in what will represent a career year for the 28-year-old. Sun, Sep 21, 2014 08:06:00 PM

Luis Valbuena went 2-for-4 with an RBI and two runs scored in Tuesday's win over the Brewers.

Valbuena had an RBI single and a run scored in the Cubs' four-run first inning. He also doubled and scored in the fifth inning. Valbuena has hits in eight of his last nine games, bringing his line up to .248/.328/.450. Tue, Sep 2, 2014 11:40:00 PM

Brad Peacock ran for 20 minutes Wednesday without experiencing any discomfort in his hip.

Peacock needed hip surgery last October, but his rehab has gone smoothly up to this point and he should be ready for the beginning of the 2015 regular season. The right-hander has already completed two bullpen sessions. He will be competing for the fifth spot in the Astros' starting rotation this spring.